Obituaries
Joseph J. Mastracco
May 18, 2026
Joseph J. Mastracco, of Ann Street, St. Johnsville, N.Y., passed away on May 18th, 2026. He would have been 102 years old in August of this year.
Joe was born in Canajoharie, N.Y. in 1924, the son of Pietro Marcello Mastracco and Jenovina (Jenny) Nalli, immigrants from Italy. Along with his brother Henry and sister Mary, he was educated in the...
Mark T. Klink
May 12, 2026
Mr. Mark T. Klink, age 67, of Mohawk, passed away in the comfort of his home on May 12th, 2026.
Mark was born in Albany, NY on October 5, 1958, to Irving Klink and Colleen Woods (Campbell). Mark was a truck driver for 45 years in which he was very passionate about, the road was his second home. When he was...
Santina C. Wurz
May 11, 2026
Santina Cecelia “Sandy” Wurz, 94, of Utica, went to be with our Lord in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side, on May 11, 2026.
Sandy was one of three siblings born to Giovanni and Carmella (Rugare) Zangrone of Utica, NY. Santina graduated from Utica Catholic Academy with a Regents Diploma. She worked for over 25 years...
Nancy Elizabeth Capek
May 10, 2026
Nancy Elizabeth Capek, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the age of 86, on May 10, 2026.
Nancy loved spending time with her family and friends, gardening, cooking, knitting, reading, writing letters, and caring for her animals. She was a deeply spiritual woman who felt God’s presence intimately in...
Jean Ann Cook
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Jean Cook, born July 23, 1937, passed away peacefully on Monday May 04, 2026. She is now reunited with her late husband, Charles. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Edith Bleaking and a graduate from Van Hornesville school class of 1955
Jean was joined in marriage to Charles “Charlie” Matthew Cook in Mohawk on July 23, 1955,...
Donald J. Judson
May 3, 2026
Donald J. Judson passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, New York.
He was born on May 12, 1974, in Utica to Steven Redner and Donna Judson. Donald also attended Frankfort Schools.
Donald had a diverse career, which included working at Lars Tetan Cigars and delivering for the Observer Dispatch. He also spent a significant portion of...
Kimberley S. Kolar
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Kimberley S. Kolar age 64, of Herkimer, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2026, at Wynn Hospital in Utica, NY.
Kim was born on November 1st, 1961, in Herkimer, she was the daughter of Lester Hunt and Rodena Sauer. Kim married her husband, Keith D. Kolar in on July 4th, 1998, at the park in Mohawk. Kim and Keith shared...
Joyce Marie Robellard
Apr 17, 2026
Joyce Robellard
Mohawk, New York
Joyce Marie Robellard was born February 15, 1929, as Joyce Marie Shipengrover. She was reunited with her late husband Jerry on April 17, 2026.
She was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Robellard on May 19, 1951, in Niagara Falls sharing many loving years together until his passing in 2021. They celebrated an amazing 70 years of marriage....
Robert E. Thomas
Apr 16, 2026
Mr. Robert E. Thomas, age 63, of Fort Plain, NY passed away on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at Ellis Hospital with his family by his side.
Robert was born on April 27, 1962, in Frankfort, Indiana and was adopted by his parents James and Lucille Thomas. He grew up in the Oppenheim - Stratford area and attended Stratford school. Robert enjoyed...
Wayne R. "Bobby" Johnson
Mar 14, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Wayne Johnson, known to most as “Bobby,” a man whose laughter, humor, and larger-than-life personality left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Wayne passed away after a sudden medical event, spending his final week in the hospital surrounded by an incredible support system. Throughout that week, a steady...
Allen Robert Williams
Jan 31, 2026
Allen Robert Williams, born on January 28, 1950 in Oxford, New York, to Earl Williams and Alice Hamilton, passed unexpectedly on January 31st.
A proud Army veteran, he was drafted in 1969 and served his country during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1970, carrying forward the quiet strength and discipline that would define his work life.
In November of...
Marilyn Mae (Robinson) White
Jan 19, 2026
Marilyn Mae (Robinson) White, a beloved mother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. She is now reunited with her late husband, Clifford.
Born on May 26, 1931, in Syracuse, New York, Marilyn was the daughter of Lloyd and Violet (Wood) Robinson. A proud member of the Herkimer High School Class of 1948, she furthered her education at...
Karen H. Haslauer
Jan 14, 2026
Karen H. Haslauer, age 78, of Ilion, New York, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, in Ilion, New York.
Karen was born on August 6, 1947, in Massena, NY. She was one of four daughters of William and Dorothy Ratowski. She graduated from Massena Central School District. Karen spent many years working at Potsdam...
Elba Iris Viruet
Dec 29, 2025
Elba Iris Viruet, age 76, of Little Falls, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2025.
Born in Puerto Rico on September 29, 1949, Elba was the daughter of the late Petra and Juan DeJesus. The DeJesus family were able to trace their lineage as direct decendants of the original native Taino tribe of Puerto Rico.
At one time, Elba was married to...
Judith A. Walawender
Dec 25, 2025
Judith A. “Judy” Walawender, age 69, a lifelong resident of Herkimer, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, at the Wynn Hospital in Utica.
Born on October 12, 1956, Judith was the daughter of the late Andrew F. and Carmella B. (Sweet) Walawender. She was raised and educated locally and was a graduate from Herkimer High School.
Throughout the years,...
Aria Lynn "Peanut" LaJuett
Dec 23, 2025
Aria “Peanut” Lynn LaJuett, age 36, passed away with her devoted family by her side on December 23, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, after a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Aria was born on November 13, 1989, in Little Falls, to Joel LaJuett and Vanessa Hoage. Aria was always full of energy and was a natural giver; she spent...
Terri L. Szala
Sep 24, 2025
Terri Christman (Szala), 66, passed away on September 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 17, 1959, the daughter of the late Charles and Danine Christman (Hojohn).On August 2, 1986, Terri married James Szala. Together they built a blended family of seven with Terri’s two daughters, Sheanna Christman (Ramsey) and Jacqueline Christman (Smith),...
Theresa M Edick
Sep 22, 2025
Theresa M. Edick, 96, of Oswego, NY, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025.
Born in the Town of Russia, NY, Theresa was the daughter of the late Earl and Margaret (La-Comb) Newman. She spent most of her life in the Little Falls area, where she built a home filled with love, warmth, and quiet strength.
Theresa had a creative and adventurous...
Stephen A. Ecker
Sep 7, 2025
Early Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, Stephen Andrew Ecker, 74, quietly passed over to his heavenly home while at Fulton Center nursing facility in Gloversville, NY.
“Steve” was born on April 24, 1951, in Middletown, NY, the son of Stephen J. and Shirley (Goettman) Ecker. He resided most of his life in Bloomingburg, NY and received his education at Pine Bush...
Perry M. Stufflebeam
Aug 24, 2025
Mr. Perry M. Stufflebeam, age 87, of Utica passed away peacefully at Wynn Hospital in Utica on August 24, 2025.
Perry was born on February 23, 1938, in Springfield, Illinois. He was the son of the late Perry and Shirley Stufflebeam (Schoonover). Perry obtained his master's degree and worked as a systems engineer. He will be missed dearly.
In keeping with Perry's...
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